Corey Taylor
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Proficient in leading teams within warehousing and logistics environments, with a strong commitment to achieving operational excellence. Motivated to enhance career trajectory by utilizing leadership skills to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a dynamic organization that prioritizes continuous improvement and employee development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co.
Des Moines, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Production Supervisor
Anderson Erickson Dairy
Des Moines, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
Shipping and Receiving lead
Hussmann
Des Moines, IA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
- Implemented safety protocols for warehouse staff, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for all transactions.
- Led the shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures, fostering a positive work culture within the department.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving processes by implementing an efficient inventory management system.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding shipment status promptly and professionally, enhancing overall customer service experience.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Shipping and Receiving Technician
Vander Haag's Inc
Des Moines, IA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed picking, packing, and palletizing of outbound products while inspecting and receiving inbound items. Entered product information into computer systems to maintain accurate inventory records. Collaborated with shipping and receiving departments to ensure smooth operations across locations.
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Ruan Logistics
Des Moines, IA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Load and unload freight via forklift, verify product and quantity, locate product. Also assist in order selection via double pallet Jack stack, wrap and label completed orders.
Production Lead
World Class Industries
Des Moines, IA
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Conducted training for new hires and existing staff to improve performance.
- Initiated new build projects to support business expansion.
- Facilitated identification of inbound and outbound products for efficient inventory management.
Lawn Care Specialist
Tru Green
Des Moines, IA
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Responsibilities include:
- Operated motorized spray equipment and applied formulas to lawns
- Inspected and maintained company vehicle
- Completed and maintained production reports
- Obtained state pesticide applicators license and pesticide applicator certification
Concrete Foreman
Ostrander Concrete and Construction services
Des Moines, IA
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Responsibilities include
- Set up job sites
- Set concrete wall forms
- Pour and finish concrete
- Manage crew
Cashier/Clerk
QuikTrip
Des Moines, IA
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Responsibilities include:
- Maintained clean and hazard free work environment
- Maintained and operated POS
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Prepared invoices for returned goods
- Assess validity of customer complaints and handled accordingly
- Maintained effective working relationships with customers/sales personnel/internal departments and other store locations
Package Handler/Loader
UPS
Des Moines, IA
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Responsibilities include
- Safely and efficiently sort and load packages on correct trailers
- Responsible for sorting and handling irregular packages and hazmat
- Unload inbound trailers
Education
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs03.2025
GED - undefined
East High School
01.2006
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation skills
- Logistical planning expertise
- ERP system navigation
- Leadership qualities
- Exceptional customer service
- Heavy machinery operation
- Woodworking techniques
- Maintenance proficiency
- Pricing strategies
- Caliper usage for quality checks
- Freight logistics knowledge
- Data entry precision
- Management skills for team oversight
- Time scheduling abilities
- Construction project management
- Strong communication skills
- Sales effectiveness in customer interactions
- Supervisory experience with training emphasis
- Lean principles in manufacturing environments
- Basic math competency with typing speed
- Warehouse management practices
- Supervising experience
- Blueprint reading
- Handyman
- Math
- Shipping & receiving
- Warehouse management
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Pesticide Applicator’s License
- Non-CDL Class C
- Driver's License July 2023 to January 2030
Timeline
Production Lead
Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co.
08.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Anderson Erickson Dairy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Shipping and Receiving lead
Hussmann
09.2022 - 05.2023
Shipping and Receiving Technician
Vander Haag's Inc
12.2021 - 09.2022
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Ruan Logistics
01.2021 - 12.2021
Production Lead
World Class Industries
06.2016 - 05.2020
Lawn Care Specialist
Tru Green
03.2015 - 06.2015
Concrete Foreman
Ostrander Concrete and Construction services
04.2012 - 03.2015
Cashier/Clerk
QuikTrip
05.2009 - 02.2012
Package Handler/Loader
UPS
08.2005 - 02.2006
GED - undefined
East High School
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University